New Sports Bar from Nolo's Owners Planned for Edina

The team behind popular Minneapolis establishments is bringing a sports-themed venture to the 50th and France area.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:04am

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The owners of NOLO's Kitchen and Bar in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood are opening a new sports bar in Edina, Minnesota. The team, which includes Johnson, Collins, and chef Peter Hoff, is aiming to create a neighborhood gathering place similar to their existing establishments.

Why it matters

The 50th and France area of Edina has seen significant development and gentrification in recent years, and the new sports bar from the Nolo's team represents an effort to maintain a community-focused business in the changing neighborhood.

The details

The new sports bar venture from the Nolo's owners will be located in the 50th and France area of Edina. The team, which includes Johnson, Collins, and chef Peter Hoff, is known for creating neighborhood-focused establishments like Nolo's Kitchen and Bar, Rooftop Bar, and Basement Bar in Minneapolis' North Loop.

  • The new Edina sports bar is aiming to open in the summer of 2026.

The players

NOLO's Kitchen and Bar

A popular restaurant and bar located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, owned and operated by the team behind the new Edina sports bar.

Johnson and Collins

The owners of NOLO's Kitchen and Bar and the new Edina sports bar venture.

Peter Hoff

The chef who works with Johnson and Collins at their Minneapolis establishments and is involved in the new Edina sports bar.

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What’s next

The new Edina sports bar is aiming to open in the summer of 2026, marking the latest expansion for the team behind the popular NOLO's Kitchen and Bar in Minneapolis.

The takeaway

The new sports bar from the Nolo's team represents an effort to maintain a community-focused business in the rapidly changing 50th and France area of Edina, building on the success of their existing establishments in Minneapolis.